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Wellington Mayor Andrew Little calls for referendum on local govt reforms
Wellington Mayor Andrew Little says people should be allowed to determine the future of their local governments. Could a referendum be the way forward?

Sir Dave Dobbyn: 'Some days I can't put a sentence together and finish it'
Although Parkinson's disease makes his mornings hard, Sir Dave Dobbyn is writing a book and will perform a one-night show in Auckland next month.

June 14 is the cutoff to get Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office for life for $35
TL;DR: Until June 14 at 11:59 p.m. PT, you can get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for life for $35. Microsoft 365 is almost $100/year, every year. Windows 10 hasn’t received a security update since October 2025. If you’re running both, then you may be interested in this bundle that gives you a Microsoft...

From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts.

Three taken to hospital after two-car crash in Taranaki
Three people were transported to hospital in a moderate condition after the collision.

‘#Unpaidera’: Former Multan Sultans owner Ali Tareen exposes major PSL financial crisis in shocking allegation

UK's Starmer to host Zelensky and French, German leaders for talks

Apple Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

OpenAI plans ChatGPT 'superapp' overhaul ahead of listing, FT reports

Tactix title defence falters as Northern Mystics inch closer to home final
In the space of seven days, the Mainland Tactix have gone from thoughts of hosting a grand final to the possibility of hitting the road for an elimination final.

Neighbour sounds alarm as fire tears through house while owner away
A neighbour raised the alarm after spotting the blaze while nobody was home.

New Solomon Islands PM to visit NZ
Matthew Wale was elected in May after criticising the Solomons' previous governments' foreign policy.

How often should we wash our hair?
Dermatologist Dr Adrian Seine backs fresh advice recommending daily washing for healthy tresses.

Why some pensioners missed out on lines company rebate
In many parts of new Zealand, community and consumer trusts own shares in their local lines company, and each year, the company pays a dividend to shareholders.

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Kiwi-born Jamie Mackenzie wins French Open junior doubles title for Germany
The Auckland-raised teenager, who once said he felt “more of a Kiwi than German”, has claimed his first junior grand slam title at Roland-Garros.

Southland set for a gusty night while large swells are bound for parts of North Island
Gusts up to 100kmh expected on the coast of Southland, with large waves building around parts of the lower North Island coast this week.

Building fire closes section of State Highway 1 before road reopens
Southbound traffic was diverted after emergency services responded to the blaze in central Wellington.

'If you're neurodivergent, motherhood is going to feel so much harder'
The expectations put on mothers to do and be it all with inadequate support are utter rubbish, says award-winning Irish podcaster Laura Guckian.

Historic millipede outbreak sparks fresh research
The millipede infestations which have alarmed residents on Wellington's south coast may have blighted New Zealand in the '40s.